Maintenance MechanicDuration: 6-Month Contract
Location: Novato, CA
Pay: $35.00–$40.50/hour
Schedule- Grave Shift: 8:30 PM – 7:00 AM
- Sunday – Wednesday
Position Summary
Under the direction of the GMP Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility utility systems and manufacturing equipment. This includes performing preventive maintenance in accordance with SOPs and ensuring compliance with cGMP, company policies, and safety regulations.
Primary systems include:
- Purified water systems (RO, DI, WFI)
- Pure steam generators and plant boilers
- Air compressors and vacuum systems
- Chillers and HVAC systems
- Hot water boilers
- Process equipment supporting manufacturing operations
Responsibilities- Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility utilities and process equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance and complete work orders using CMMS.
- Conduct routine inspections of facility equipment and identify mechanical issues.
- Install, start up, and repair mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair complex equipment and utility systems.
- Write and review maintenance SOPs and work instructions.
- Maintain accurate maintenance documentation to support GMP compliance.
- Prioritize, schedule, and coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, and service requests.
- Assign and review CMMS work orders for accuracy and completion.
- Order replacement parts and respond to equipment alarms.
- Coordinate maintenance activities with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, EH&S, Metrology, and Supply Chain.
- Serve as the point of contact for facility-related issues, including HVAC, electrical, janitorial, and landscaping.
- Provide backup support to the Lead Maintenance Mechanic and supervise Building Technicians as needed.
- Train maintenance staff on equipment operation and repair procedures.
- Maintain compliance with OSHA, cGMP, SOPs, and company safety policies.
- Participate as an active member of the Building Emergency Response Team (BERT).
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Desired Skills- Strong mechanical and technical troubleshooting skills
- Experience maintaining manufacturing and facility equipment
- Knowledge of cGMP and regulated environments
- CMMS and Building Management System (BMS) experience
- Excellent documentation and recordkeeping skills
- Strong problem-solving and communication abilities
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Education & Qualifications- High School Diploma or GED required
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree, technical certification, military technical training, Journeyman status, or equivalent experience preferred
Equipment & SystemsUtility Systems- RO, DI, and WFI water systems
- Pure steam generators
- Plant steam boilers
- Air compressors
- Vacuum systems
- Chillers
- HVAC systems
- Hot water boilers
Process Equipment- Autoclaves
- Glassware washers
- Bioreactors
- Chromatography skids
- Media and buffer tanks
- CIP skids
- Fermenters
- Ultrafiltration systems
- Cold rooms
- HTST systems
- Homogenizers
- Centrifuges
- Heat tanks
Key Internal Partners- Manufacturing
- Facilities & Calibration
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- Quality Control (QC)
- Validation
- Engineering
- Compliance
- Parts & Scheduling
- Training
Benefits (employee contribution):
Health insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Retirement plan
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act